National Root Crops Research Institute Umudike
Umuahia, Nigeria
Purpose
to develop high pro-vitamin A, post-harvest physiological deterioration (PPD) tolerant cassava lines adapted to Nigeria to reduce root losses and improve the nutritional and economic value of this staple crop
Division
Global Growth & Opportunity
Date
September 2014
Region Served
AFRICA
Committed amount
$448,638
Grant topic
Agricultural Development
Duration (months)
60
Grantee location
Umuahia, Nigeria
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